The Frenchman is riding a career-best 12-match winning streak ahead of their Dubai clash.
Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal receive doubles wild cards.
Grigor Dimitrov nearly lost the plot but caught his footing in time to win on Wednesday in Acapulco
Jared Palmer and Eric Butorac among former tennis pros entered.
Former No. 1 shares video of her playing tennis with the late Lakers star.
World No. 1 pays tribute to retiring Maria Sharapova.
TennisOne has been named official mobile app for World TeamTennis.
